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Washington Nationals 3, Miami Marlins 2: final score and stats

Washington Nationals beat Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals 3 to Miami Marlins 2, on Friday, May 8, 2026 at loanDepot park, Miami, Florida. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals.

MLBFriday, May 8, 2026

Washington Nationals19-203

Final

Miami Marlins17-222

DateMay 8, 2026

Start time7:10 PM ET

VenueloanDepot park, Miami, Florida

TVMLB.TV

Attendance12,070

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Washington Nationals	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Miami Marlins	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2

Top performers

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageCurtis Mead · 1-2, 2B, R, 2 BB

Home RunsJacob Young · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB

Runs Batted InJacob Young · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB

MLB RatingFoster Griffin · 7.0 IP, ER, 4 H, 9 K, BB

Miami Marlins

Batting AverageOtto Lopez · 3-4, 2B, R

Home RunsXavier Edwards · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, K

Runs Batted InXavier Edwards · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, K

MLB RatingOtto Lopez · 3-4, 2B, R

Team comparison

Washington NationalsMiami Marlins

Runs per game

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Runs allowed per game

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19-20Record17-22

4th in NL EastStanding3rd in NL East

0-0Road record / home record0-0

Last 5

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Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Nationals

Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery

Out

Miami Marlins

Ronny Henriquez RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Anthony Bender RP · Lower Leg - Surgery

Out

Jakob Marsee CF · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Adam Mazur SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Robby Snelling SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Box score

Washington Nationals

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
James Wood	0-5	5	0	0	0	0	0	2	25	.235	.384	.497
Curtis Mead	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	26	.226	.337	.452
Brady House	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	12	.238	.298	.392
CJ Abrams	1-3	3	1	1	1	0	1	1	13	.291	.394	.537
Jacob Young	1-3	3	1	1	2	1	1	0	14	.236	.281	.346
Daylen Lile	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	13	.245	.321	.364
Joey Wiemer	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	17	.295	.386	.525
Nasim Nunez	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	10	.218	.320	.245
Keibert Ruiz	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	.205	.224	.384
Luis Garcia Jr.	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	.231	.257	.333
Drew Millas	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.172	.238	.276
Team	6-31	31	3	6	3	1	6	6	140

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Foster Griffin	7.0	4	2	1	1	9	1	103-74	2.12	103
Brad Lord	1.2	1	0	0	0	2	0	31-23	3.55	31
PJ Poulin	0.1	0	0	0	1	0	0	13-7	3.38	13
Team	9.0	5	2	1	2	11	1	147-104		147

Miami Marlins

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Xavier Edwards	1-3	3	1	1	1	1	1	1	18	.329	.420	.471
Otto Lopez	3-4	4	1	3	0	0	0	0	17	.351	.381	.523
Kyle Stowers	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	18	.206	.296	.254
Christopher Morel	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	.167	.259	.167
Liam Hicks	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	.316	.369	.579
Connor Norby	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	.230	.338	.372
Jakob Marsee	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	.175	.292	.252
Javier Sanoja	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	14	.275	.341	.325
Joe Mack	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	15	.231	.231	.308
Heriberto Hernandez	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	.149	.278	.179
Leo Jimenez	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	16	.182	.357	.182
Esteury Ruiz	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	14	.190	.190	.524
Team	5-33	33	2	5	1	1	2	11	147

Miami Marlins

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Robby Snelling	5.0	5	3	3	4	2	1	86-54	5.40	86
Anthony Bender	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12-8	4.30	12
John King	0.2	0	0	0	1	1	0	13-7	0.55	13
Tyler Phillips	2.1	1	0	0	1	2	0	29-20	1.14	29
Team	9.0	6	3	3	6	6	1	140-89		140

Season series

MIA wins series 2-1

May 10, 2026WSH 2, MIA 5

May 9, 2026WSH 7, MIA 8

May 8, 2026WSH 3, MIA 2

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins?

Washington Nationals won, 3-2, on Friday, May 8, 2026.

What was the final score of Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins?

Washington Nationals 3, Miami Marlins 2.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Nationals: Curtis Mead (1-2, 2B, R, 2 BB batting average). Miami Marlins: Otto Lopez (3-4, 2B, R batting average).

Where is Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins played?

loanDepot park, Miami, Florida.

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